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“I usually start painting and let each piece evolve,” artist Susan Davies says. “I listen to the work and interact with it until I feel like it’s done, and then, usually, I find out what it’s about.” Learn more about Susan’s work and her contributions to Art 4 Shelter here.

Simpson will provide paper and submission forms for two upcoming creative workshops at local breweries on April 13 and April 22. Just bring your supplies, make something unique, fill out a form, and let us do the rest when you’re done.

Learn more here.

Simpson 360 returns in April with an exciting presentation on Youth Housing!

• When: Tuesday, April 19, 5 p.m.
• Where: Zoom
• Click here to RSVP!
• Learn more about the presentation here.

At Simpson, over 80 percent of our leadership rolls are occupied by women. We have also undertaken a pay equity study and adjusted wages to ensure parity among women and people of color. Read more here.

About 70 percent of Simpson’s workforce is female, along with 85 percent of our Leadership Team and 55 percent of our board. More in this enlightening piece by Sandrine Lah.

Whittier community members are invited to participate in a Community Meeting to provide feedback about a proposed amendment to the City of Minneapolis’ 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

• Date: Tuesday, March 8
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Location: Zoom, Meeting ID: 840 4522 6019

Learn more here.

Meet Board President Ivan Ludmer In November, Simpson Housing Services elected several new members to its Board of Directors. It also appointed new leaders to the board’s Executive Committee. That  […]

Simpson recently received a Minnesota Housing Finance Agency award of $11.1 million to rebuild our shelter and add 42 units of much-needed supportive housing! This puts us at 70 percent of our funding goal of $41 million.

• Learn more in our media release.
• Click here to learn more about the Build-Up Campaign.
• Click here to donate.

In order to better work with/serve Black community members, we’re inviting our team at Simpson to dive into 2022’s Black History Month theme: Black Health and Wellness. Learn more about our plans and how to learn along with us here.

(Image: “Fluttering Friends” by Pat Swanson)